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Hi, my name is Saimon (UK).
My camp days were a somewhat rougher experience than those offered by Russian camp. For me it was more freezing cold tents, lots of rain, and make-shift, temporary shower areas than the relative warmth and comfort of the camp’s buildings! However, I really enjoyed my time at various camps around Britain and have only good memories of them.

The camps I attended were mostly as a cub-scout, and much of our time was spent learning about nature, catching animals to study them, orienteering, and learning survival techniques. We did, however, have a lot of free time to take part in inter-group competitions, some very similar to those at our camp now. Treasure hunts, quizzes, and sports were all part of the experience (though as far as I remember we had only a field and a few balls—nothing like the indoor sports hall available at Rus. camp!

My strongest memories, however, are of the camp fires. These were the nights we could stay up later than usual, look at the stars, tell stories, and cook outdoors. It was satisfying to collect the wood, build, and tend the fire ourselves; something I’ve noticed the Rus. camp children also enjoy. Singing songs was, of course, as big a part of the campfire, as it is on our camp here. It’s great to hear the children enjoying a good old sing-song, I even recognised one or two old favourites which had been translated
into Russian (Дом восходящего солнца).

I also remember campfires being the time for group performances. After eating we would form into our groups and show the rest of the camp a short play, skit, dance, etc. Those at Rus. Camp get a more professional experience, the luxury of a real stage—one with lighting and sound effects! It seems the kids really enjoy showing their skills, and enjoy watching the shows just as much. Some of the pieces I have seen whilst staying there have been quite spectacular, but it’s still nice to see some of the more traditional
anecdotes too. I was even invited to take part in one or two pieces myself; fantastic!

Overall, camp for me was a place to meet new friends and catch up with old ones, many of whom I only knew at camp. This seems very different from the kids I’ve spoken to here, who often form close friendships at camp, and from there regularly meet up in Moscow too (as well as on subsequent camps). And that is what camp is all about; friendship, and (of course) the freedom of being away from parents for a few weeks!

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